Essayists may choose to write on ONE of the following prompts or topics,
which are based on the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Study Topic: The Paradox of
Affluence.

• Does everyone need to go to college to be affluent?

• What are the consequences of not supplying a quality education for the less
affluent?

• To what degree is it true that affluent nations pollute to a greater extent
than poorer nations?

• To what extent does affluence contribute to family and community cohesion?

• To what extent does affluence allow more choices for individuals, families,
and communities? What problems may occur from having more choices?

Contest Specifications

• Write on only ONE of the above prompts.

• Microsoft Word, double spaced, 12-point font, with a total of no more that
2,000 words.

• Any paraphrases or quotations must be properly cited, with a Works Cited
page.

• To reduce paper waste, no hard-copy entries will be accepted. You MUST
email your essay to the Phi Theta Kappa Secretary, Audra Harl. Her email address
is: rodeowhitney@hotmail.com

• Do not include any self-identifying information in the document itself. Be
sure to include the following information in the body of the email to which your
anonymous essay is attached: The title of your essay and your name.